Kenneth A West

Kenneth A. West serves as a Contracting Officer with the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of critical aerospace and space-based systems essential to national defense. His portfolio centers on sustaining and modernizing guided missile systems, satellite communications infrastructure, and global positioning technology platforms. He executes complex contract actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring technical compliance, risk mitigation, and mission readiness for high-priority space and missile programs. His acquisitions typically involve engineering services, systems integration, and sustainment support for classified and unclassified space platforms. Kenneth works with a diverse set of prime contractors specializing in defense aerospace and space systems, including established industry leaders and niche technical firms with deep expertise in propulsion, guidance, and space vehicle sustainment. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting and outcome-driven requirements, emphasizing reliability, traceability, and lifecycle support. His procurement approach prioritizes technical proficiency and past performance over cost alone, cultivating relationships with vendors capable of supporting classified programs and rapid fielding cycles. Kenneth’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a focus on full and open competition to ensure access to the broadest possible pool of qualified technical providers. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains transparent and compliant with all socioeconomic requirements, ensuring equitable opportunity while prioritizing mission-critical capability over socioeconomic targeting. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 927110 (Space Research and Technology) and 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in space system sustainment, missile propulsion, telemetry systems, and satellite command and control. He regularly procures advanced avionics, radiation-hardened electronics, launch support infrastructure, and mission-specific software, requiring specialized knowledge in DoD space acquisition policy and defense systems engineering.